The conversion of resources into consumer goods or services is called

A) human capital.
B) production.
C) opportunity cost.
D) consumption.


Answer: B

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If a firm that pollutes wants to maximize profits, it will produce where

A. Marginal revenue and private marginal cost are equal. B. The social value of production equals the social cost of production. C. Social benefits exceed social costs. D. Private and social costs are equal.

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